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Old Dec 12, 2011 | 03:24 PM
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Took me 3 months to build my 3 link dana 60... Lol... I wanna see this!
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Old Dec 12, 2011 | 03:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Customizer1000

My sanity? I'd never put a 3link on a 60
Gets done all the time and pkenty strong... Although I built mine to take a fourth link as well... Incase something happens in the field...
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Old Dec 12, 2011 | 03:27 PM
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the front axles needs to b rebuilt anyway and i already have the 3 link made i just goat build brackets on the axle
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Old Dec 12, 2011 | 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Customizer1000
My sanity? I'd never put a 3link on a 60
Tell me why not? I'm curious.
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Old Dec 12, 2011 | 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by lowrange2

Tell me why not? I'm curious.
Weight, id rather a 4th link, the only thing you gain is flex and if all he is doing is mud he doesn't need flex
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Old Dec 12, 2011 | 03:36 PM
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Mud just needs cheap easy leafs...
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Old Dec 12, 2011 | 03:38 PM
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I agree. Flex is over rated anyhow.

If the upper link and mounts are built correctly then you'll have absolutely no problem with a 3 link on a Dana 60. I'd build a 3 link for a Rockwell if I had a rockwell... but I don't.
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Old Dec 12, 2011 | 03:41 PM
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Originally Posted by huntingman2706217
Mud just needs cheap easy leafs...
Mud needs to cease to exist.

I know the guys in that area don't have anything else to wheel on but why do I see people cut so many corners simply because "It's just a mud truck."

We have a mud bog in out area. 9 out of 10 of the trucks there are retared. They go out and buy some 80s model Ford truck, throw some Cheezy lift on it, and throw some 60" tractor tires on a set of stock geared axles and call it good.

Then they take it thru the hole. The truck isn't locked, under geared and underpowered and they get stuck 30 feet in.

I could have done that with my bicycle!

I just don't understand it.
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Old Dec 12, 2011 | 03:43 PM
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my jeep already had hiem joint 3 link on it and i stretched it forward a little and it steered better with my big tires than tiny stock ones and no death wobble at all like i had before
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Old Dec 12, 2011 | 03:46 PM
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common guys 38.5 are tiny compared to what we run on our tow rigs where we live do we have to make such a big deal about it haha
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Old Dec 12, 2011 | 03:47 PM
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Originally Posted by xjman941
my jeep already had hiem joint 3 link on it and i stretched it forward a little and it steered better with my big tires than tiny stock ones and no death wobble at all like i had before
I'm not sure which kit you have but I do suggest that you put the upper link on the drivers side on top of the center section on a truss.

Like so...


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Old Dec 12, 2011 | 03:51 PM
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ok so leafs are a pain in the *** to convert on my jeep in my opinion and I'm going with coils cuz its already there and i like the way they ride a lot more also the tires I'm gone b getting are gone b super skinny so my gear box will be fine these tires reel aren't that big and as for the rear still gota get a game plan.
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Old Dec 12, 2011 | 03:54 PM
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Originally Posted by xjman941
ok so leafs are a pain in the *** to convert on my jeep in my opinion and I'm going with coils cuz its already there and i like the way they ride a lot more also the tires I'm gone b getting are gone b super skinny so my gear box will be fine these tires reel aren't that big and as for the rear still gota get a game plan.
See, now you're confusing! I agree with this statement except for the part about your stock box turning 38s.

Would you be interested in Hyro assist for under $150?
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Old Dec 12, 2011 | 04:03 PM
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ya ill defiantly be buying that Hydro assist
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Old Dec 12, 2011 | 04:11 PM
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Good Hell man! I give up, build it, post pics, then report back after your first outing!

Good luck man you're gonna need it!!!
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